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Learning to Pose

by cecylia on August 21, 2010

I see my blogger friends’ take such amazing photos- they all dress well and they all pose well! When I re-evaluate my blog posts, I realise that my poses are so ordinary. For some reason, I freeze in front of the camera. I tend to only be myself when there’s hip hop music around :)

I’ve been really inspired by my beautiful friend Jess’ blog to try and improve my poses…so here are a few…of course any excuse to show off my blue patent Pauric Sweeney bag

This is the ‘Shopping-Lady’ look, tote on wrist, hips forward and a nonchalant smile.

This is the ‘Wind-in-my-hair’ look – my fringe is also doubling as an eye patch. AARRGGHH!

This is the ‘I-finally-loosened-up-a-little’ look, or the ‘Shopping-lady’ look crossed with ‘I-just-found-some-serious-loot’ look.

Here’s a close-up of my beloved bag. Yes, you can perve all you like. You can find more Pauric Sweeney bags on sale at The Outnet, Net-a-Porter, Luisaviaroma or at Christine. I love the Irish architect-turned designer’s unique designs. The patent leather on this bag is unbelievably soft.

This is the ‘I’m-a-rebel’ look , standing next to a ‘No Standing’ sign. I’m wearing a vintage nude blouse, vintage gold brass belt, Tibi silk skirt (from The Outnet), Omero tights from Cecylia, Felder Felder cardigan/jacket, Pauric Sweeney bag, vintage patent leather heels and velvet scarf gifted by the lovely Evane.

The Tibi (one of the hottest contemporary US labels founded by Amy Smilovic) skirt deserves special mention. They are actually too big, surprise surprise, it’s from the Outnet, after all. I love it nevertheless as it has shorts underneath so I can run, jump and dance in them without hindrance!

Lights, camera, action!

I will work on my poses and hopefully loosen up more at the next post =) Have you bought anything from Online where the size didn’t fit?

Love

CC

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Everyone should go Nude

by cecylia on July 1, 2010

I’m not sure when I became a nude fan but I adore wearing black and nude. The colours together always create a chic ensemble. Nude (peach) is timeless and suits all skin tones. Wearing makeup is easy with nude coloured clothes. I have concluded – nude is the new black. If I have not endorsed the trend enough with my words, here are some street chic images to persuade you to try going nude yourself.

Ruffled and cool…

A camel coat will carry you everywhere, so will a YSL Downtown bag.

Make your nude scarf cashmere.

Christine is every bit of the fabulous magazine editor with her caramel blazer and leather skirt.

Even Rodate is going nude (and neon).

Sonia looks sweet in a nude dress.

And of course, models love going nude.

Caramel, nude, beige, apricot, whatever you want to call it, the blushing hue sure knows how to please. Wear it wear it!

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Shop Chic Boutique

by cecylia on May 2, 2010

Our boutique features a photo wall which sets a backdrop for our chic customers who don’t mind sharing a Kodak moment with us. We take photos of them and then feature them on our Shop Chic blog.

I will set an example and started the photo wall off.

Posing next to a mannequin wearing a Karla Spetic creation. The golden bow belt is from Alldressedup. I am wearing my Chloe pumps and vintage everything-else.

This is Jess, the beautiful creator of ‘What Would Karl Do? blog‘. She is the happy new owner of this divine Karla Spetic white silk dress. The chiffon one shouldered sleeve is so romantic. Jess has the Klein suede heels on from Repetto.

The orange scarf is actually a knitted skirt. It looks great as a bolero too.

I always have my camera ready, so come in and share some Shop Chic moments with us! We would love to snap you up!

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Meeting Pauric Sweeney

by cecylia on March 28, 2010

I had the pleasure of meeting my favourite bag designer- Pauric Sweeney. Being such a dork, I carried my bag there to show him how much I loved his design and patent leather. Here I am standing outside his show room in Paris, my stomach is full of butterflies.

A most gorgeous pug called ‘Shakra’ with a diamante collar and larger-than-life personality greeted me. He made me miss my boys at home so much. We spent the next 10 minutes talking about our dogs and pulling out photos from our phones.

I wore my vintage gold ring everyday in Paris. I always pack a small satchel of jewelry and only end up wearing a few pieces. Wearing my Callia cream coat and dotted stockings from Alannah Hill. The buckled shoes are a copy of Opening Ceremony ones from Nine West. They’re tall but very comfortable.

Out of a living room full of bags, this grey leather bag was my favourite. It is actually a back pack as well. And yes I have ordered it for my boutique for next season. Cannot wait for its arrival!

Pauric Sweeney used to be a fashion designer. One day, a famous journalist told him at the end of one of his fashion shows that he should concentrate on his bags. He took her advice and the rest is history. Pauric used to be the accessories designer for Jil Sander. I love his bags. He’s pretty cool too. In Chloe dress and vintage nude scarf.

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